Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. When she arrived at Macalester to study music and elementary education, she enrolled in piano lessons with music professor Donald Betts. Carol is furthered survived by her sisters; Pat Mehn, Shyla (Dennis) McClelland and Janet (Dave) Rickert as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 'Get better every day': No. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. She is preceded in death by her parents Gale and Arlene (Kirk) Kaufman , sister Donna (Gordy) Spaulding, and special friend Al Navak. You have shown me how to love, and you have provided me with life lessons that continue to guide me. You introduced me to your son who has been my husband now for almost 24 years! Now, preparing to leave after 35 years, she hopes ArtStart will continue to grow. Today's the first time we had a Birthday in our family since you passed. Ever since I was a baby, youve been with me. I love you so much, and miss you immensely! Carol Cook Kaufman | Death Notices | Clinton Herald (59 years old). Obituary | Carol Mae Kaufman of Menasha | Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel From James Undercofler, the executive director of the Minnesota Center for Arts Education now the Perpich Center for Arts Education Sirrine learned about drumming up community support for art in schools. OBITUARY Carol Kaufman June 15, 1933 - October 25, 2018 IN THE CARE OF Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (nee Koch) beloved wife of Dr. Richard S. Kaufman. Carol L. Kaufman, 97, of Clinton, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Alverno. To send flowers Updated October 22, 2022, 9:36 AM. I want you back just to hug you and hear your contagious laugh. The daughter of You were the best grandma anyone could hope for. Published by Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel - Appleton on Mar. Sirrine, too, was a musician: Growing up, she played piano, violin and French horn and had performed alongside the Billings Symphony as a teenager. Sirrine, the longtime K-12 fine-arts coordinator for Hopkins Public Schools, founded the St. Paul-based arts education organization . She is preceded in death by her parents Gale and Arlene (Kirk) Kaufman, sister Donna (Gordy) Spaulding, and special friend Al Navak.In lieu of a Wake, family and friends were called upon to share memories and moments together with Carol during her stay at Oakridge Gardens. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol Mae Kaufman to show support. IT WAS DURING THIS PERIOD OF HER LIFE THAT SHE BEGAN TO PURSUE INTERESTS, HOBBIES AND DREAMS THAT WERE FAR MORE COMPELLING AND SATISFYING. And in 2003, after 36 years with Hopkins, she retired to run ArtStart full time. Carol Kaufman Obituary (1963 - 2022) - Legacy Remembers Home | Carol Kauffman Executive Leadership Coaching - Carol Kauffman Faculty for 25+ years, her coach program won HMS Inaugural Award for Culture of Excellence in Mentoring. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Services will be held . To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. Earl Robert Guntle Obituary. Write your message of sympathy today. Carol was top notch in her nursing career.Carol is survived by her husband, Kerry Kaufman; two sons, Kelsy Jon Kaufman of Eau Claire, and Carlin James Kaufman of Eau Claire; two sisters, Shari Davis of Eau Claire, Karen Knickerbocker of Eau Claire; a brother, Brian Reit of Bloomer; and her mother, Arlys Schultz.She was proceeded in death by her father William Reit; a brother, Bill Reit; grandparents, Harm and Lucille Reit.No service will be held at this time.To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Carol, please visit our Tree Store or plant a tree.